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Claremont McKenna College
Assistant Director of Annual Giving, Annual Fund Officer
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What they do
An Alumni Relations Manager manages and maintains communication, interest, and financial support from graduates and alumni of a college or university. Creates and broadens alumni programs and plans events like alumni reunions or homecomings.
$127,206 / year median in California
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Job Type:
Full time Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Statement In addition to its commitment to a harassment-free educational and working environment, the College is an equal employment opportunity employer. The College is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable state and federal laws on the matter. The College does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition or medical leave, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. The College also prohibits the harassment of any employee on any of these bases.Location:
Claremont, CA Job Posting Title:
Assistant Director of Annual Giving, Annual Fund Officer Job Details and Requirement:
BASIC FUNCTION
The Assistant Director of Annual Giving, Annual Fund Officer supports alumni and parent Annual Giving initiatives, Reunion, and volunteer programs, and fundraises for Claremont McKenna College (CMC). This position is responsible for strategically managing select solicitations, stewardship, volunteer, and Reunion programs in order to hit annual goals as developed in conjunction with the Executive Director of Annual Giving.DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS
Reporting to the Executive Director of Annual Giving, the Assistant Director of Annual Giving, Annual Fund Officer works both independently and collaboratively to perform the following essential duties and responsibilities: Support all strategic initiatives of the Office of Annual Giving including managing various ad-hoc or affinity-based solicitation and communications projects. Maintain a small portfolio of direct annual giving assignments for cultivation and solicitation of annual support. Support Reunion program initiatives to systematize solicitation plans and content creation for stewardship materials. Cultivate, solicit, and steward volunteers to make gifts to the College including traveling to meet, solicit, and/or train volunteers as needed. Serve as the primary staff member responsible for pulling reports and building queries in the Raiser's Edge database as a power-user within the team. Manage calendars of activity for all volunteers, working with fellow Alumni Weekend/Reunion Staff Class Liaisons to maximize coverage, frequency, and variety of messaging. Analyze and report key metrics to the Executive Director of Annual Giving, Alumni Weekend/Reunion committees, Crown Society volunteers, Parents Fund volunteers, the CMC Alumni Association, and the Parents Network Board with progress and challenges faced by each group. Create and modify training handbooks and welcome guides for all Annual Giving collaborators as needed. Train volunteers to solicit gifts for specific initiatives (Reunion, 1946 challenge, Going for the GOLD) at ImpactCMC Weekend, regional training events, and one-on-one conversations, balancing unrestricted fundraising priorities with alumni participation goals. Steward volunteers through recognition at events, inclusion in all communications, and sincere notes of appreciation. Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment. The successful candidate will also be able to perform the following essential functions: Take and follow directions. Work cooperatively with others. Receive and respond appropriately to constructive criticism. Display a positive attitude. Balance multiple tasks and priorities. Performs other essential duties and tasks specific to the position.QUALIFICATION STANDARDS & SKILLS
EDUCATION :
B.A. or B.S. degree or any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is required. An undergraduate degree from a selective liberal arts institution is preferred.EXPERIENCE
: One to two years of direct fundraising experience with demonstrated ability to lead others towards a common goal, or equivalent experience is required. Experience in annual giving, alumni class giving, or volunteer management is preferred.LICENSES
A valid driver's license or equivalent alternate form of transportation to off-site meetings and events is required.REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, andABILITIES
Individual must possess knowledge, skills, and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge skills and abilities. Requires a strong self-starter, exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to interface professionally and diplomatically with alumni, parents, administration, faculty, and students. Excellent writing, public speaking, training, and presentation skills required with the ability to confidently represent CMC, especially in regard to philanthropy and the importance of the annual fund and alumni participation. Requires superior organizational skills, an ability to work independently with minimal direction, and an ability to work well with others. Must be extremely detail-oriented. Ability to handle all activities, especially those containing confidential information, with discretion, courtesy, and sound judgment while working with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds is required. Strong computer/database skills, preferably with CRMs and spreadsheets, and an ongoing ability to learn is required. Familiarity with advanced features of the Microsoft Office suite of products, such as PowerPoint, mail merges, and vlookups is preferred. Raiser's Edge experience is preferred. Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends. Strong customer service background is preferred. Knowledge of selective, private higher education landscape is preferred.OTHER:
REQUIRED HOURS
The regular hours for this position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Weekend and evening work will at times be expected. Occasional travel will be required. Regular hours may vary due to needs of the College or department.CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS
This is a regular, full-time, 12-month, exempt, benefits-eligible position. Supervisor- AB1825: No Mandatory Reporter
CA Penal Code:
Yes Responsible EmployeeTitle IX:
Yes Campus Security Authority
The Clery Act:
Yes IPEDS Category Job Code:
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations OccupationsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sedentary (up to 10 lbs.)SALARY RANGE
The anticipated salary range is $70,304- $72,000 per year.